SHOCKING, sizzling hot and shocking are the only ways to describe Proud City's latest show.
Burlesque Provocateur is certainly not a show for the faint-hearted, given it has raunchy numbers from start to finish – with a little fetish thrown in.
This production is classic cabaret, it doesn't have a storyline and instead moves between astounding acts from burlesque to fire-eating and more with precision.
It is all about the art of stripping off – and if you're a little prudish, you should stay away.
If you don't have a top-notch compère, it's hard to pull off. Thankful, Proud City has just that in Amy Black.
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From the get go, she embraces the show's promise to be the raunchiest ever – demanding fans call her mistress.
Not only can she hold a crowd in the palm of her hand, she also has a stunning set of vocals to go with it.
Not to mention a riding crop if anyone thinks about challenging her authority.
Joining her on stage is American Burlesque superstar Jack Du Pree who has returned after a short absence from the Proud Cabaret family.
They are impeccable from start to finish, from stripping off their top layers to jumping into splits. Dazzled doesn't cover it.
Next up we are given Mel Lee, the resident pole dancer at the venue.
She defies gravity with her moves up and down the pole, not to mention handling her huge heels with ease when getting down.
Mel moves effortlessly between her tricks and is able to bend her limbs into places that would see most people break a bone.
Sizzle factor throughout
It's not hard to see why she has been picked for Proud's sexiest show yet – the audience seemed pretty hot and bothered.
Also taking to the stage was Leonie, who left me and my pal speechless as she proceeded to eat and play with fire.
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We were so close to the stage that we could feel the heat coming off the flames – but the incredible performer didn't see worried at all.
The artistic vision by director Jess Talbot-Smith has ensured dancers who kept the audience entertained between acts didn't lower the sizzle level.
The four girls showed off their moves with a mix of saucy dancers – and a couple even stripped off.
It's certainly a night that most people won't forget, and for all the right reasons.
It's the perfect show to celebrate Hens, Stags, birthdays or just a Thursday night on the town.
Burlesque Provacatuer runs until 26 October 2023. You can book show only, or with dinner/ drinks at different options, including chefs table.
Burlesque Provocateur
Proud City, London
★★★★★